Mandatory arbitration process unveiled for commercial rent arrears
The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for arbitration to handle pandemic-related commercial rent arrears, with a code of conduct that effectively sets the standard...
Dispute Resolution - Page 1
Guide to your rights as a student tenant
If you are renting accommodation as a student, you should fully understand your rights - and your obligations. When things go wrong in your flat...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionWhat counts as bullying in the workplace?
Experiencing unfair treatment in the workplace can be distressing and can have an impact on your life both in and out of work. You may...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorWhy digital nomads can be a headache for employers
The easing of overseas travel restrictions is posing an unexpected headache for employers, who need to be on the look-out for potential digital nomads in...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorA royal lesson in keeping things under your hat
A judicial decision has seen the late Duke of Edinburgh’s will sealed for 90 years, and the value of the estate excluded from the grant...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionWhat is Alternative Dispute Resolution and why is it important?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is exactly what it says on the tin- it’s an alternative way to attempt to resolve a dispute. If you haven’t...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionHope for holidaymakers when things go wrong
The dream of a tropical paradise became a nightmare, and a long-running legal battle, for one holidaymaker after she was subjected to a violent assault...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorToo much Too soon?
Employees and Employers have all faced unprecedented challenges this past 18 months due to the pandemic. As our so called “normal working lives” resume, how...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorNeighbour disputes – what exactly are they?
Disputes between neighbours can be difficult to deal with. They can often be fuelled with emotions and based on staunch principles. One of the key...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionFlexible working – the debate continues
The effect of the pandemic has made businesses think more carefully about the issues surrounding the obligation to work flexibly. An important ruling in the...
